The story
Tucked away on Via Francesco De Sanctis, Shade House—also known as Shade’s Home Kitchen—operates as a grocery store that moonlights as one of Torino’s most talked-about smash burger destinations. Creator Franchino Er Criminale rated the experience a 9.5/10, noting an “incredible smash burger experience with high-quality ingredients, perfect balance, and amazing cookies.” Standouts include the Kawi Burger with herb mayo and bacon jam, a Smash Burger with Shade Sauce and crispy bacon, plus two chocolate chip cookie iterations: the Vaffan Cookie and its New York Style counterpart.
This intimate, counter-seating spot delivers on both technique and warmth. The burgers are built with precision—each bite hitting that ideal ratio of juicy patty, tangy sauce, and smoky bacon jam. The cookies, meanwhile, offer a sweet, chewy finish. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Shade House earns its reputation as a casual but deeply satisfying pit stop for American-style comfort food in the heart of Torino.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
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AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Vaffan cookie New York style, praising its indulgent, chewy perfection. The overall vibe is warmly comforting, with food that feels like a heartfelt, home-cooked embrace.
“This is the New York style version of the Vaffan Cookie. It's also very good, with a nice crust and soft inside. 9.5 out of 10.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Shade House (Shade's Home Kitchen). Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
Shade's home kitchen produced an incredible smash burger experience with high-quality ingredients, perfect balance, and amazing cookies — a 9.5/10 overall.
Dishes mentioned
Kawi Burger (Smash Burger with Herb Mayo and Bacon Jam)
This is the Kawi burger — the one that made me fall in love with this type of burger, it's more like a pastry than a burger. The smash is perfect, the bacon jam is sweet but you still taste the saltiness of the bacon, great contrast. The crust is nice and crunchy. It reminds me a lot of Mocho's Bacon Supreme. The bun is a D'Obblino, buttered and toasted. The composition is almost perfect, though I put too much sauce on the first one making it slide too much. The second one, with mayo on the bottom and bacon jam on top, was perfect — no sliding, great balance. The meat is 70% Black Angus and 30% Wagyu, high quality. The smash is aggressive enough, leaving the meat juicy. Overall a 9.5 out of 10.
Smash Burger with Shade Sauce and Crispy Bacon
This one has the Shade sauce — my signature crispy sauce — and crispy bacon in its original form. The smash is the same as the Kawi, the meat is perfectly balanced with salt. I'd add a bit more sauce though. The bacon is nice and crunchy. Overall very good, 9.5 out of 10.
Vaffan Cookie (Chocolate Chip Cookie)
These cookies are amazing. The chocolate soul is crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I added some extra chocolate chips on top for aesthetics before baking. They're perfect — 9.5 out of 10. I almost forgot to add salt on these, but they turned out great.
Vaffan Cookie New York Style
This is the New York style version of the Vaffan Cookie. It's also very good, with a nice crust and soft inside. 9.5 out of 10.
